TheGraduate@Carleton
Date of Publication: Sept. 24, 2026
News
Master's Students Awards Workshop
Applications for Tri-Council Master’s scholarships are due soon! Our workshop on Oct. 7 will provide you with information regarding the Canada Graduate Research Scholarship—Master’s program, funded by Canada’s three main research agencies: CIHR, NSERC, and SSHRC. Please click here to register.
Campus Ave. Construction and Bus Stop Impacts
Campus Ave. is closed to traffic between Rideau House and the Nicol Building due to a watermain replacement. Pedestrians can use the sidewalks on the east side of Campus Ave. (closer to O-Train tracks). OC Transpo stops on Campus Ave. are temporarily relocated to University Drive. Project updates and completion dates are shared on the Facilities Management and Planning website.
Sept. 30 Marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day
Orange Shirt Day is an annual day of remembrance to acknowledge the history and lasting impacts of residential and day schools. Join Carleton’s Every Child Matters Flag Raising on Wednesday, Sept. 30 from noon to 1 p.m. at the flagpoles on Library Road near Azrieli
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The Norman Paterson School of International Affairs Celebrates 60 Years!
On Sept. 18, NPSIA proudly celebrated its 60th anniversary with an unforgettable evening bringing together alumni, students, faculty, partners, and members of the diplomatic corps. Read about the anniversary event here.
Go Beyond Your Degree with the Global Citizen Scholar Program
Want to connect what you're learning in your degree to the real world while building skills for your future career? Carleton’s free Global Citizen Scholar Program is a flexible program you can complete alongside your degree, helping you develop practical, cross-disciplinary skills that go beyond the classroom. Register in Brightspace by Dec.
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Fall Career & Networking Fair
The Fall Career & Networking Fair is on Oct. 7! Explore opportunities, gain insights from employers and practice your networking skills in the Raven's Nest.
Dining Services on Campus
Check out the Dining Services website to discover dining options available on campus.
Panda Game Tickets
The Panda Game takes place Oct. 4. Tickets are on sale now through TD Place.
If you have questions, please email: thegraduate@carleton.ca. Missed a newsletter? Read previous editions of TheGraduate@Carleton here.
Teaching Assistants (TAs)Teaching Assistants can access information and training resources here. If you are a new Teaching Assistant this term, we strongly suggest beginning by completing the TA Basics module on the TA Pedagogical Training Hub, as it explains the paid TA training details and more. Completing it also counts towards your paid pedagogical training hours. Update Your TA Profile As these profiles are used to determine appropriate and relevant assignments, it is important to fill in and keep your information updated. |
Funded Research Visit to the University of Murcia for Doctoral StudentsPhD students in any field are invited to apply for a funded research visit at the University of Murcia under the Erasmus+ program. The program provides funding for the flight and a monthly allowance for a 3-month visit during the spring/summer of 2027. Applicants can choose their own advisor or be matched with one based on their research area and topic. A list of PhD programs at Murcia is available here. For more information on the program and details on the call, please visit the Erasmus+ webpage. Questions? Contact Sylvie Jasen (sylvie.jasen@carleton.ca) at Carleton International. The deadline for applications is Oct. 5. |
Meet Romina Cava: Connecting Student Voices to Carleton's Future
As Carleton University looks toward its 100th anniversary, Master of Finance student Romina Cava is helping ensure student voices are part of the Towards Carleton@100 Strategic Vision and Plan—a university-wide effort to gather ideas and feedback that will help shape Carleton's future. "My goal is to include as many student groups as possible and make sure everyone has a chance to contribute," she says. Learn more about Romina and Towards Carleton@100 here.
Interested in sharing your ideas, feedback or questions about Carleton’s future? Email Romina here.
GSA Carleton: Graduate Students' Association
GreenShield Student Health & Dental Plan
Beginning this year, all opt-in enrolments and opt-out requests will be completed through our new Student Benefits Portal. This new platform, in partnership with the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) and Student First by Prosum, will deliver a simpler, more secure and convenient experience while giving you access to important information about your student benefits coverage, programs and services, all in one place. The Opt-In/Opt-Out Period is on now until Oct. 10. Click here for details.
New at Carleton: the Carleton University Black Graduate Student Coalition (CU-BGSC)This new coalition is currently working to build a community that connects Black graduate students across Carleton and increases the visibility of Black student success in higher education. "Our goal is to create a network that supports graduate students through community building, mentorship, networking, advocacy, and partnerships, while also celebrating Black identity, culture, and excellence within Carleton and the broader Ottawa community," says co-founder Roqeeb Akinbile. If you are interested in supporting as members, executives and/or volunteers, please fill out this form: Carleton University Black Graduate Student Coalition (CU-BGSC) Interest Form. Follow the coalition on Instagram @bgsc.carletonu. |
Global Opportunities & International Student Services Office (GO-ISSO)Meet The Immigration Advising Team Upcoming Events
Discover events and workshops here.
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Upcoming Deadlines
Sept. 30: Last day to withdraw from full fall term and fall/winter courses with a full fee adjustment (financial withdrawal). Withdrawals after this date will create no financial change to fall term fees and will result in a permanent notation of WDN appearing on your official transcript.
Oct. 1:
- Last day for academic withdrawal from early fall courses.
- Last day to request Formal Examination Accommodation Forms for Oct./Nov. early winter fall examinations to the Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities. *Note: it may not be possible to fulfill accommodation requests received after the specified deadline.
The academic dates and deadlines are prescribed by the University Senate. These dates are available at the University calendar website. Dates relating to fee payment, cancellation of course selections, late charges, and other fees or charges are available at the Student Accounts website.
Film Studies 50th Anniversary!Join Carleton Film Studies for an evening of reconnecting, remarks, and a free screening of I Like Movies (Chandler Levack, 2022) — a film that ends, happily, at Carleton. Celebration will be held at Ottawa's Mayfair Theatre on Oct. 1. Doors will open at 5:45 p.m. Anniversary remarks will be made at 6:15 p.m. followed by the free screening (content advisory: themes of suicide and mental distress) at 6:45 p.m. |
Data Science Distinguished Speaker Series: Bayesian Poisson-Randomized Gamma Tensor Factorization with Application to International Trade FlowsThe Carleton University Institute for Data Science (CUIDS) invites you to a Distinguished Lecture featuring Jie Jian, Postdoctoral Scholar at the Data Science Institute at the University of Chicago. The hybrid event will be held at 5345 Herzberg Laboratories and over Zoom on Oct. 2 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. For details and to register, click here.
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Community Healing, Rebuilding and Belonging Consultations ReminderThe Community Healing, Rebuilding and Belonging Task Force is seeking community feedback as it works to identify what we can do collectively build a truly inclusive Carleton. A list of upcoming consultation sessions can be found online. Registration for general and focused sessions is now open. Participants for invite-only sessions will be contacted separately by their units. Feedback can also be provided by completing an anonymous online consultation form or emailing the Task Force co-chairs.
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Author Meets Readers Event Today! The Record Keepers: Digging for Stories in Canada's Record StoresThe Record Keepers takes readers on a cross-Canada journey through the country's record stores, sharing the remarkable stories of the owners and collectors who keep vinyl culture alive. Written by Prof. Josh Greenberg, the book features inspiring tales of independent retailers, community builders, and music lovers from coast to coast. Greenberg's own lifelong passion for records helped inspire this exploration of Canada's music scene. This in-person event will be held at Irene's Pub Restaurant on Sept. 24 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. |
Bruin Lab Research Published in Nature Communications
Research from Carleton’s Bruin Lab in the Department of Biology—including PhD student Angela Ching—published in Nature Communications, has uncovered a previously hidden link between environmental pollutants and impaired insulin secretion. The findings open new avenues for understanding how environmental exposures may contribute to metabolic diseases such as type 2 diabetes. Read the article here.
MacOdrum Library InfoLibrary Support for Grad Students In-Person Research Help: Monday to Friday: noon to 4 p.m. Chat or Text help: Monday to Friday: noon to 4 p.m. Contact Us: Subject Specialists: https://library.carleton.ca/services/research-help#specialists. New Family Room |
Student Mental Health Resources and PolicyCarleton remains committed to supporting positive student mental health and well-being, recognizing that every student’s needs are unique and ever-changing. The Mental Health and Wellness website is a great place to find helpful information, resources and details about the programs, services and supports available to you. Student Mental Health Policy
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High-Performance Habits Web Series
Psychology Prof. Chris Motz explores easy-to-implement high-performance habits for academic success.
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